Users Guide

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Using Dell Update Packages
Dell provides a number of aids to help you determine whether or not the system requires an update. You
can download DUP from dell.com/support/manuals. For more information, see Downloading DUPs .
Updating Packages Component and System
Compatibility
You can run the DUP and read the summary information. This information is provided to help you
determine whether the update is appropriate for the system and specific environment.
Executing DUPs in Linux Environment
You can run DUPs from the console in two modes:
• interactive
• non‑interactive
Interactive Mode
In the interactive mode, you issue a command, and the interface prompts you for permission to continue
executing the command. When you execute a package in this mode, it first displays a scrollable view of
the release notes for the package. You may view these notes before continuing with the execution of the
package.
DUP may be executed from a local console attached to the target system or from an administrator’s
workstation by using a remote shell, such as ssh. Once a package has been delivered to the target
system, administrators can execute the package by performing the following:
• Type ./packagename.bin from the working directory.
NOTE: Where packagename is the model and component‑specific name of the package
• Ensure that the .bin file has the appropriate permissions set and that a user account with root
privileges to executes the update.
• The progress and status is displayed to the console (stdout) and log its activity to /var/log/messages.
Non-Interactive Mode
Non‑interactive mode is essential when executing a script for applying DUPs to multiple systems. When
applying DUPs to multiple systems, you cannot answer yes or no during script execution.
• Type ‑q for non‑interactive mode.
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